Overview
Do not be taken aback at your first impression of Delhi, the capital city of India. It's possible you would take the city as a place of undue haste and recklessness as you step into its streets. Instead carry on. Because, it is behind this madcap facade that the actual charm and the peace of the city can be found. As you delve deeper, you would come to know that, Delhi is a place rich with culture, architecture and human diversity. The history alone would perhaps turn as impressive as being contagious.

Climate & Best Time
Delhi experiences extremes of climatic conditions. During summers, from March till June, temperature touches a usual high of 45 degrees centigrade. Months of May and June are the hottest in the year and heat doesn't abate until October. Dust storms keep sweeping in from Rajasthan during this period. Winters, at the same time, record the lowest of temperatures, the minimum recording 2 degrees centigrade. July, August and September are monsoon months. Tourists can be seen flocking to the city between October and March.

Places to Visit
Both the segregations – Old Delhi and New Delhi – have a lot in store for travellers. There are lures from the most ancient to the most recent innovations. You'd really need quite a few days to explore all of the city's attractions. Some of these are as follows.

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» Red Fort
One of biggest draws for tourists in Delhi, the Red Fort speak volumes of the Mughal supremacy in India. It was back in 1639 when Shah Jahan first decided to shift his capital to Delhi. In the next eight years, he came up with the bustling city of Shah Jahanbad, the fort being its iconic structure.

» Purana Quila
The fort was erected by the Mughal emperor Humayun, later modified by Sher Shah Suri. The overall structure of the fort is a fine example of the medieval military architecture.

» Qutab Minar
Located in South Delhi, the fluted red sandstone tower was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Slave Dynasty. The projected balconies, intricate designs and the engarved Quranic verses are worth seeing for all.

» Humayun's Tomb
Considered as a trend setter of its time, the tomb was built by Haji Begum, Mughal emperor Humayun's wife. The architecture of the monument is the brainchild of the Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.

Jama Masjid Lotus Temple

Red Fort Qutub Minar

Stay Options
Finding a suiting accommodation option in Delhi is never a problem for tourists. In fact, you will be spoilt for choices, with categories from deluxe, luxury and budget to the cheapest of options. Hotel Taj Mahal, Hotel Inter Continental, Hotel Le Meridien, Hotel the Park and The Oberoi are famous five star deluxe hotels in Delhi. Preferred budget hotels include Clarks Inn, Legend Inn, Suncourt Yatri etc.

Getting There
Delhi, with its Indira Gandhi International Airport and the Palam Domestic Airport, is easily accessible from different parts of the world and the country. Tourists can avail of regular train services from city's three major railheads – New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Nizamuddin Railway Station. The road routes of the city are quite well-established. The interstate bus termini are located at Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar.

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